FORTIS INC - FTSCN 4.183 PERP (FTS-PR-H.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:FTS-PR-H - CA3495538264
18.55 CAD
+0.04 (+0.22%)
Overall FTS-PR-H gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated FTS-PR-H against 18 industry peers in the Electric Utilities industry. While FTS-PR-H belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are concerns on its financial health. FTS-PR-H is valued quite cheap, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year FTS-PR-H was profitable.
FTS-PR-H had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years FTS-PR-H has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years FTS-PR-H always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of FTS-PR-H (2.27%) is worse than 61.11% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of 6.97%, FTS-PR-H is not doing good in the industry: 61.11% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
FTS-PR-H has a better Return On Invested Capital (4.20%) than 88.89% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for FTS-PR-H is in line with the industry average of 4.03%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (4.20%) for FTS-PR-H is above the 3 year average (4.10%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.27% | ||
| ROE | 6.97% | ||
| ROIC | 4.2% |
ROA(3y)2.18%
ROA(5y)2.17%
ROE(3y)6.69%
ROE(5y)6.58%
ROIC(3y)4.1%
ROIC(5y)4.04%
1.3 Margins
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 14.02%, FTS-PR-H belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
FTS-PR-H's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of FTS-PR-H (28.97%) is better than 94.44% of its industry peers.
FTS-PR-H's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 72.57%, FTS-PR-H belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.44% of the companies in the same industry.
FTS-PR-H's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 28.97% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.02% | ||
| GM | 72.57% |
OM growth 3Y3.06%
OM growth 5Y0.41%
PM growth 3Y2.32%
PM growth 5Y-5.83%
GM growth 3Y1.43%
GM growth 5Y0.13%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so FTS-PR-H is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, FTS-PR-H has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, FTS-PR-H has more shares outstanding
FTS-PR-H has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
FTS-PR-H has an Altman-Z score of 0.50. This is a bad value and indicates that FTS-PR-H is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
FTS-PR-H's Altman-Z score of 0.50 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. FTS-PR-H is outperformed by 72.22% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.35 is on the high side and indicates that FTS-PR-H has dependencies on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of FTS-PR-H (1.35) is better than 88.89% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.35 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.5 |
ROIC/WACC0.88
WACC4.76%
2.3 Liquidity
FTS-PR-H has a Current Ratio of 0.66. This is a bad value and indicates that FTS-PR-H is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.66, FTS-PR-H is in line with its industry, outperforming 44.44% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.54 indicates that FTS-PR-H may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
FTS-PR-H has a Quick ratio of 0.54. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: FTS-PR-H outperforms 44.44% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.66 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.54 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
FTS-PR-H shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 7.26%.
FTS-PR-H shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 5.08% yearly.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.21% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, FTS-PR-H shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.55% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)7.26%
EPS 3Y8.19%
EPS 5Y5.08%
EPS Q2Q%-4.71%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.21%
Revenue growth 3Y6.8%
Revenue growth 5Y5.55%
Sales Q2Q%6.03%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, FTS-PR-H will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 5.85% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.76% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y6.44%
EPS Next 2Y4.76%
EPS Next 3Y5.06%
EPS Next 5Y5.85%
Revenue Next Year5.21%
Revenue Next 2Y4.5%
Revenue Next 3Y4.92%
Revenue Next 5Y3.76%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 5.46, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of FTS-PR-H.
83.33% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than FTS-PR-H, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of FTS-PR-H to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.98), we can say FTS-PR-H is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 5.15, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of FTS-PR-H.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FTS-PR-H indicates a rather cheap valuation: FTS-PR-H is cheaper than 94.44% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 35.79. FTS-PR-H is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.46 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.15 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of FTS-PR-H indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: FTS-PR-H is cheaper than 77.78% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.79 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of FTS-PR-H may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.85
PEG (5Y)1.07
EPS Next 2Y4.76%
EPS Next 3Y5.06%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
FTS-PR-H has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.53%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.95, FTS-PR-H's dividend is way lower than its industry peers. On top of this 83.33% of the companies listed in the same industry pay a better dividend than FTS-PR-H!
FTS-PR-H's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.41.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.53% |
5.2 History
The dividend of FTS-PR-H has a limited annual growth rate of 5.61%.
FTS-PR-H has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
FTS-PR-H has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.61%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
50.83% of the earnings are spent on dividend by FTS-PR-H. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
FTS-PR-H's earnings are growing around the same pace than its dividend. As long as the earnings growth is kept the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP50.83%
EPS Next 2Y4.76%
EPS Next 3Y5.06%
TSX:FTS-PR-H (11/25/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
18.55
+0.04 (+0.22%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryElectric Utilities
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners55.56%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.11%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap9.38B
Revenue(TTM)12.04B
Net Income(TTM)1.69B
Analysts64.76
Price Target19.35 (4.31%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.53% |
Yearly Dividend1.65
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.61%
DP50.83%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)1.08%
Min EPS beat(2)-5.22%
Max EPS beat(2)7.39%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)1.26%
Min EPS beat(4)-5.22%
Max EPS beat(4)7.39%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)1.7%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)2.25%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)0.79%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.8%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.3%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.3%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.99%
Min Revenue beat(4)-11.44%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.3%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.45%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.61%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.43%
PT rev (1m)-0.75%
PT rev (3m)1.74%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.15%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.52%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.49%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.92%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)4.29%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)4.29%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.39%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.18%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.46 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.15 | ||
| P/S | 0.78 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 2.34 | ||
| P/B | 0.39 | ||
| P/tB | 0.96 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.79 |
EPS(TTM)3.4
EY18.33%
EPS(NY)3.6
Fwd EY19.41%
FCF(TTM)-4.41
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)7.93
OCFY42.73%
SpS23.82
BVpS47.88
TBVpS19.4
PEG (NY)0.85
PEG (5Y)1.07
Graham Number60.52
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.27% | ||
| ROE | 6.97% | ||
| ROCE | 5.06% | ||
| ROIC | 4.2% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.22% | ||
| ROICexgc | 5.33% | ||
| OM | 28.97% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.02% | ||
| GM | 72.57% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)2.18%
ROA(5y)2.17%
ROE(3y)6.69%
ROE(5y)6.58%
ROIC(3y)4.1%
ROIC(5y)4.04%
ROICexc(3y)4.12%
ROICexc(5y)4.06%
ROICexgc(3y)5.36%
ROICexgc(5y)5.34%
ROCE(3y)4.93%
ROCE(5y)4.87%
ROICexgc growth 3Y0.42%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-1.68%
ROICexc growth 3Y1.61%
ROICexc growth 5Y-0.39%
OM growth 3Y3.06%
OM growth 5Y0.41%
PM growth 3Y2.32%
PM growth 5Y-5.83%
GM growth 3Y1.43%
GM growth 5Y0.13%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.16
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.35 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 5.92 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 304.79% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 51.77% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 72.4% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.66 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.54 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.5 |
F-Score4
WACC4.76%
ROIC/WACC0.88
Cap/Depr(3y)245.88%
Cap/Depr(5y)249.09%
Cap/Sales(3y)38.85%
Cap/Sales(5y)39.52%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)7.26%
EPS 3Y8.19%
EPS 5Y5.08%
EPS Q2Q%-4.71%
EPS Next Y6.44%
EPS Next 2Y4.76%
EPS Next 3Y5.06%
EPS Next 5Y5.85%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.21%
Revenue growth 3Y6.8%
Revenue growth 5Y5.55%
Sales Q2Q%6.03%
Revenue Next Year5.21%
Revenue Next 2Y4.5%
Revenue Next 3Y4.92%
Revenue Next 5Y3.76%
EBIT growth 1Y8.76%
EBIT growth 3Y10.06%
EBIT growth 5Y5.99%
EBIT Next Year71.64%
EBIT Next 3Y25.71%
EBIT Next 5Y18.17%
FCF growth 1Y-510.14%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y9.21%
OCF growth 3Y10.12%
OCF growth 5Y7.71%
FORTIS INC - FTSCN 4.183 PERP / FTS-PR-H.CA FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to FTS-PR-H.CA.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to FORTIS INC - FTSCN 4.183 PERP (FTS-PR-H.CA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
What is the profitability of FTS-PR-H stock?
FORTIS INC - FTSCN 4.183 PERP (FTS-PR-H.CA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
How financially healthy is FORTIS INC - FTSCN 4.183 PERP?
The financial health rating of FORTIS INC - FTSCN 4.183 PERP (FTS-PR-H.CA) is 1 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for FORTIS INC - FTSCN 4.183 PERP?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of FORTIS INC - FTSCN 4.183 PERP (FTS-PR-H.CA) is expected to grow by 6.44% in the next year.